It’s hard to say goodbye for You’re Beautiful’s Tae Kyung

It seems like fans of You're Beautiful aren't the only ones sad to see the drama end I DEFINITELY AM T________T since Jang Geun Suk has expressed some disappointment on his part as well after everything ended on 26th November.

Jang Geun Suk said,

"I've been so happy during the times I was living as 'Hwang Tae Kyung' that it'll be really hard for me to let that character go.

I've become quite close with writers Hong Jung Eun and Hong Mi Ran, director Hong Sung Chan, all the staff that worked hard to make this drama, and all the actors I've worked with through the filming of this drama, so I'm really sad to have to bid them farewell.

Previously, I've acted roles of characters who were much older and mature than I am, or more tough and cynical than I am - but my character in 'You're Beautiful' was very close in age to me and I was free to depict cute and happy parts of my character for once, which made me happy. Hwang Tae Kyung is similar to me in the sense that I hate putting less than my all into everything I do, and I can't stand it if I'm lacking anything in something I'm trying to do.

It's not because I want to hear things like. 'You're doing really well,' 'You're the best,' and other things like that. It's because I feel that the viewers won't be satisfied if I myself am not satisfied with my work. I'm the type to try my best in everything, whether or not I can do it. I feel like I could've done better if I re-filmed this drama, but I put all my efforts into it and did my best so I have no regrets, even though I'm a bit sad."

And he had a final message for all his fans who loved the drama: "Thank you for all your love. If there is ever a Season 2 of this drama, I'd really love to meet all of you again."

At any rate, our Tae Kyung Jang Geun Suk will be boarding an airplane headed for Japan on the 28th to host a fan meeting in Tokyo's Nakano Sun Plaza on the 29th.

Oh, those lucky Japanese fans...

Netizens call Jang Geun Suk “Skeleton Boy”

As many You're Beautiful fans know, Jang Geun Suk has been revealing a new side of himself after taking on the role of Hwang Tae Kyung, the cool and charismatic leader of the fictional band A.N.JELL, with his unique hairstyle and an even more unique fashion sense . However, his climb to faux-fame, so to speak, was not an easy one since he had to shed 7 kilograms (which is around 15 pounds) for the role. Check out the before-and-afters below:





As you can see, Jang lost a bit of weight in his face and neckline, as well as his arms. It seems Korean netizens, being as attentive and stalkerish as always, have not failed to realize this as well, since they have described him to be a "skeleton-esque minam (good-looking male)," "skull minam" and "bone-deep minam."

In response to this insight, Jang has said, "I felt that I needed to lose these 7 kilograms to portray Tae Kyung better. I wasn't the type to enjoy maintaining an overly skinny body, but I've been enjoying wearing loose shirts nowadays. Also, this weight loss was for my role so this was something I had to do as an actor."

He also added, "Tae Kyung is a musical guy but he's more of a reason-centric guy rather than an emotion-centric one, and is the type to be more calculating toward his actions. A guy like that is obviously a guy who takes care of his appearance with extra care, so I wanted to portray him like that. And in order to portray the characteristics of such an artist, I lost 7 kilograms for the role."

Well, I must admit that Jang's lost some weight, but I don't think he looks manorexic or unhealthy. And he's done such a fantastic job portraying Hwang Tae Kyung, wouldn't you agree?

At any rate, you can tune into the season finale of You're Beautiful, which is set to air on Wednesday and Thursday night. (Oh good God, why must it end?!)

A.N.JELL holds its last concert

As previously announced, the cast of SBS’s You’re Beautiful held another mini-concert on November 23, where footage was shot for the drama’s final episode, which airs this Thursday.

The mini-concert was held at Seoul’s Melon AX Hall at 6pm and featured all four of its main cast members — Jang Geun-seok, Park Shin-hye, Lee Hong-ki, Jung Yong-hwa — who make up the fictional idol band A.N.JELL in the show. Even with only a few days’ notice, a crowd of more than 2,500 fans showed up.

A source with the production company explained, “The first concert happened before the drama began airing, and I was shocked by fans who showed up through word of mouth. But this ending concert doesn’t even compare to that in how much the fans cheered, which made me feel the enthusiasm for the drama for real. The actors and production team were spurred by that as they continue filming.”

Naturally, the concert featured the songs that have been prominently featured in the drama, which were sung by the actors themselves. Those included A.N.JELL’s “Promise” and “Still”; Jang Geun-seok also sang a few solos with “Good Bye” and “What Do I Do,” the latter of which is the track Tae-kyung remakes for his mother in the drama. Park Shin-hye sang her character’s theme song, “Lovely Day.”

Jang said, “Now that You’re Beautiful is ending, I feel really sad. SBS is wondering if they should seriously consider making a Season 2. Because we were scheduled against such a huge drama [IRIS], there was a lot of talk about us being doomed to die in the timeslot, but the fact that we stayed alive is the power of you all.”

(Note: Don’t get too carried away — this does NOT mean there will be a Season 2!)

After everything had ended, Jang said, “Thank you for coming to our final episode shoot. Thanks to you, I’m very happy.” Park Shin-hye said, “Thanks to You’re Beautiful, I’ve gained so much.” Lee Hong-ki concluded by saying, “In the future, we won’t be acting just as A.N.JELL anymore but as individuals, so please keep watching for us. Later on, I’ll set up my own agency and produce A.N.JELL myself.”

Meanwhile, the soundtrack continues to be a hit. Last month, it had sold more than 20,000 albums within its first week, which is an unusually high number for a soundtrack. Well, it has continued to perform strongly and has now sold more than 30,000 units total.

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T-ara JiYeon and Yoo SeungHo casted for KBS upcoming mini series

T-ara JiYeon has been casted as the main character for KBS 2TV upcoming mini series ‘Lord of Study’.

JiYeon debuted as part of girlgroup T-ara in July and was casted for MBC horror series ‘Soul’ and has received good reviews of her acting. And now she has been casted for the main character for this drama with Kim SooRo and Yoo SeungHo.

The drama is an adaption of Japanese comic ‘Dragon Sakura’. JiYeon and Yoo SeungHo will play the roles of the students, and Kim SooRo will play the role of their teacher struggling to get them into prestigious college.

This is the 2nd time that JiYeon and Yoo SeungHo collaborate. Yoo SeungHo has also previously appeared in T-ara’s debut song MV ‘Lies’.

The drama ‘Lord of Study’ will air on 4th January next year.

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Kim Hyun Joong and Jung YoungHwa are the MCs to new corner on MBC ‘Sunday Night’

SS501 Kim Hyun Joong and newcomer talent Jung YoungHwa have been chosen as the new MCs for MBC ‘Sunday Night’.

Kim PD said during a press conference on 23rd November, “Kim HyunJoong and Jung YoungHwa will be for the new corner on ‘Sunday Night’ called ‘Korea Ecosystem Rescue Centre, Hunters’ to be aired on 6th December.”

This will be a corner where celebrity MCs will go out to capture wild boars. The PD added, “Even right now, the MCs are working hard with the qualified professionals capturing the wilde boars in KyeongSan IlRyeong. Every week, the 7 MCs will get training for about 2D1N and go out to hunt for the wild boars. This week it will be IlRyeong, and next week it will be in AhnDong.”

The PD added, “There are about 170 thousand wild boars in our country, the population has increased 4x than before. If the government do not do something to control the population, it can pose as harm to the ecosystem in our country. We want to bring awareness about the ecosystem in our country and also bring down the population of wild boars through this show. The captured wild boars will either be given to nursing homes or given to the less fortunate to be eaten.”

The other MCs on the show are Hwang JungEum, Jung GaEun, Han JiMin and Han HyoJoo etc.

Original JiHoo seonbae meets ‘2nd JiHoo seonbae’ ShinWoo hyung!!

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SHINee’s Key sings Gee on 1000 Songs Challenge

SHINee's funny guy, Key, sang Gee today on 1000 Songs Challenge. I remember seeing SHINee sing this on a radio show but at that time the video had bad quality and they didn't get to have much fun with it.

This time around, Key even did some of the choreography though he did look a little shy to show he's memorized the dance, which he did.

Check it out:


Jonghyun sang Through the ear, a heartwarming ballad, which he definitely pulled off.


And lastly, Key sang Kkong Ddari Sha Ba Ra, the weirdest song title I have ever heard of.


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SM’s new boy band: male version of SNSD?

There have been rumors on Korean websites that SM Entertainment is going to come out with another boy band next year. The unofficial name as of now is So Nyun Chun Jee(소년천지, 少年天地), which could roughly translate into "Heaven and earth of boys" or "A lot of boys." There will be 9 members meaning that it could be the male version of SNSD, and information on 6 members have surfaced along with some of their photos.

Top 2 pictures are of Han Gyu Wan, born in 1988, who failed to become a final member of SS501.
Next 2 are of Kim Joon Myun, born in 1991, who appeared in TVXQ's Hahaha song MV.
Next set of pictures are of Kim Moon Kyu, born in 1993, who appeared in a Chun Sang Gee Hee the Grace's Passion MV as a child version of Kim Ki Bum. He is also rumoured to be Lee Soo Man's favourite trainee.
Next picture is of Kim Jong In, born in 1994, who appeared in TVXQ's Hahaha song MV.
Next picture is of Ryu Chao, a Chinese trainee.
Last picture is of Yoo Chi Soo, who is rumoured to be an exceptional singer.



Korean fans are debating on whether this group is a replacement for TVXQ or not. Also, a few of the names mentioned apparently have been spotted in TVXQ's concerts in the past. Remember, all this is a rumor as of now and nothing has been officially confirmed except for the fact that the named are in fact trainees of SME. Stay tuned to allkpop for more information on this new group.

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Go MiNam and Hwang TaeKyung wedding scene – will You’re Beautiful have a happy ending?

Go Minam in wedding dress together with Hwang TaeKyung – is it just imagination or reality?

SBS ongoing weekday drama ‘You’re Beautiful’ took its filming team to Japan Okinawa for 4 days 3 nights filming recently on 19th November. And photos of Park ShinHye and Jang GeunSeok in wedding outfits are revealed.

The filming took place near a small church and the team was filming a wedding scene between the 2. Park Shin Hye was seen in a lovely white wedding dress.

Much anticipation if the scene is a real scene in the drama or just an imagination of the characters in the show.

It is said that the team will be filming overnight for the last story of A.N.JELL.

The last episode of You’re Beautiful will air on 26th November.

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Jang Geun Suk’s 100 Hairstyles

Despite a stiff competition from KBS drama "Iris," SBS drama "You're Beautiful" is faring quite well, mostly thanks to young teenagers who are immersed with the idol world.

The drama is not only a hit in Korea, but in China as well, as Chinese fans even held a special buffet for the cast and crew of "You're Beautiful." Additionally, after each episode, the cast members' names would immediately rise as the most searched on various portal sites. The drama remains to be a hot topic in online noticeboards, with female viewers in a frenzy over the engrossing plot and dashingly handsome male actors.

One netizen, in particular, who apparently has way too much spare time on her hands is a huge fan of the drama, accumulated photos of the different hairstyles the A.N.JELL leader (played by Jang Geun Seok) had in the drama - all 100 of them - and created a massive collage to share; she called it, "Hwang Tae Kyung's Hairstyles."



From the parody of the film "Old Boy" to SNSD's "Tell Me Your Wish," Jang Geun Seok's character flaunts a wide variety hairstyles throughout the drama that is just as eccentric as his personality.

Furthermore, his 'dos and 'don'ts have been categorized under "Elvis hair" and "apple hair." Even Tae Kyung's "slippery hair," coined from his cleanly slicked-back hair, has been of great interest to the public.

While watching Jang Geun Seok's amusing facial expressions and ever-changing hairstyles, netizens have left many comments praising the actor:
"It's amazing. How can he look so good with that kind of hair?"
"Those hairstyles aren't easy to pull off, but they suit him well."
"Jang Geun Seok looks pretty with his hair tied up."

Regardless of the hairstyle he has, Jang Geun Seok remains as beautiful as ever. If only all the kids in my high school years pulled off the emo 'do as well as he did...

Besides, anyone who can outrun an attacking pig in an open field is pretty awesome in my book.


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Episode 13 will air this week at the drama's usual date and time.

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Park Shin Hye and UEE are best friends off screen

If you guys have been keeping up with the popular idol drama, "You're Beautiful," you should already be aware that Park Shin Hye (Go Minam) and UEE (Yoo He Yi) are the greatest of enemies on it. But off screen, this is so not the case. In fact, the two are extremely close.

Although the two first met on the set of "You're Beautiful," they have become extremely close in the short period of time while filming. And even though UEE is two years older, Park Shin Hye is actually the senior in terms of acting, so both of them have shown lots of respect for one another.

A crew member stated:

"They are totally different from how they are in the drama, they are actually very good friends. Both Park Shin Hye and UEE are a bit sad that the filming is coming to an end, and they even made a promise to each other to hang out as soon as they were done. It was very heartwarming to watch."

So they don't hate each other... it would have been impossible to tell, especially with how good UEE is at playing the bitch role. I got to hand it to UEE though, she's definitely proven to be a great actress. And Park Shin Hye has just gotten her breakout role.





It's sad that "You're Beautiful" will be ending soon. But it's been a a fun ride!

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Dara’s pre-debut fan message to Hyori unearthed

Sandara Park and Lee Hyori have quite the relationship - as Dara revealed on Family Outing, the dork was a huge fangirl of the diva far before her debut with 2NE1.

As we reported earlier, Dara was so dedicated as to not only attend concerts, but even find Hyori's home to deliver a gift. "After I attended a Fin.K.L concert in Korea, I waited in front of Hyori unnie's house and asked your mother to pass the melons to you," Dara explained to Hyori. "In return, I received an autograph from you and happily went back home."

And that's not all - Dara also revealed a message she had posted on the singer's fan cafe waaay back in 2003.

I know that Hyori unnie will come here to the Philippines
You will come to me! ke ke ke
I will have seen you only after one year +.+ (I still don't know whether I will see you or not -_-;;)
But even then ㅠ.ㅠ huk huk it's okay~!
Should I bring a banner when you arrive in the airport or should I wait -_-?
ke ke It is a bit strange to have a banner when you are still oversease ke ke
I have even written you letters
Like you~!

Aww, how sweet... although I'm a bit perturbed by the fact that Dara was so extreme to go to Hyori's house, this is a pretty cute fan message. This isn't the first time we've seen love for 2NE1 on Family Outing either - from Hyori's support for Bom + love for Fire to the entire cast dancing to 2NE1's tracks, who can't love these idol friendships?

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[news]Jang Geun Suk can't leave without his script

Acting as the leader of A.N.JELL and a musical talent in Korean TV drama ‘You’re Beautiful’, the scripts has never left Jang Geun Suk’s hand. In fact, photos of him reading and bringing the scripts every where he goes has become an open topic for fans.

Jang Geun Suk expressed: “The moment when I received the scripts, it has never leave my hand. Even when I fall asleep, the scripts was left on my face. The filming of the drama was not in the order shown in the TV. So I can lose the feeling easily. In order to connect to the feelings in the drama, I must constantly read the scripts.”

One of the production team member said: “Jang Geun Suk looks just like a third year student studying the reference books. In this case he is studying the scripts. He watchs his scenes carefully and exchange views with the director.

The team member gave his praises to Jang Geun Suk: “He does his own thinking and research on ‘Hwang Tae Kyung’ role. Jang Geun Suk added in good faith and shown signs of distress in his acting skills.”

Jang Geun Suk’s company representative said: “After receiving the scripts, Jang Geun Suk will focus on the main scene. He will also use a red pen to draw line in order to differentiate and analyze the role. Just like a student having his examinations.”

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[news] You’re Beautiful’s passionate cult following

Why You’re Beautiful isn’t crumbling against IRIS

SBS’s You’re Beautiful is putting up a good fight against the blockbuster in the same time period, IRIS.

You’re Beautiful got off to a start on October 7 with a 9.2% rating (ABG Nielsen Media). However, when KBS’s IRIS premiered on the 14th, its numbers dropped to 7.5%. Considering IRIS’s hype and that its first episode rating was over 20%, this could have been predicted. As IRIS looks toward the 30% ratings mark, one suspected that You’re Beautiful would face falling ratings.

But a strange phenomenon occurred. Even with IRIS’s swift onslaught, You’re Beautiful’s ratings steadily grew. Its episode on October 29 rose to a 9% as it faced off against IRIS, which had received a top rating of 27.7%. Where did You’re Beautiful’s latent force come from?


Maintaining popularity with mania viewers (i.e., a cult following)

You’re Beautiful’s secret for maintaining a safe level of popularity can be found in its solid mania viewership. As befits a drama about the growth of an idol group, the drama has plenty of appeal through casting young stars like Jang Geun-seok and Lee Hong-ki, as well as fresh faces like Jung Yong-hwa. From the makeup of the cast, mania status was understandable.

Park Shin-hye also attracted notice for her crossdressing role. As members of the fictional band A.N.JELL who sing the songs themselves, they are creating their own fandom phenomenon that resembles a real idol group. As such, it created a passionate viewer fanbase that was heavily populated by teenagers and young twentysomething women.

Also helping is the way that even with the drama’s strong sensibilities, it also has a solid structure. Writers Hong Jung-eun and Hong Mi-ran of Fantasy Couple, My Girl and other dramas have captured the new generation with their characteristic lighthearted style. On top of that, PD Hong Sung-chang directs with a witty touch. They were able to charm the young generation with trendy-drama features that haven’t been seen much in Korean dramas for a while.

In the early part of the broadcast, these parts were also detriments. Viewers weren’t able to easily adapt to the artistic style and editing, which recalled Japanese dramas. At the time, one rep from the production of You’re Beautiful said, “Until Episode 2 aired, there were a lot of viewers who felt that the drama’s style was awkward. However, after Episode 3 when the story settled in, those concerns were alleviated.”


Fandom phenomenon on the online forums

One can easily see the fandom phenomenon for the drama when looking online at the forums. From the afternoon of the drama’s first broadcast, viewers posted messages in anticipation. Comments like “Today is a happy Wednesday, I can meet Jeremy [Lee Hong-ki]” and “Finally I can see Shin-woo [Jung Yong-hwa]” flooded the board. One poster who watched IRIS but transferred her interest to You’re Beautiful was met with a rash of welcome messages.

Discussion arose online regarding what fans could do to raise the ratings. After every episode airs, there’s a clear comparison between the online forum’s debate about the story development and IRIS’s forums. Seeing them in action, they seem less like earnest drama fans and more like the fan club of a real idol group. Ultimately, the fandom of You’re Beautiful doesn’t convey the feeling of merely “watching” the show, but can be understood better with the word “enthusing.”

The recent rise in the ratings corresponds to the drama’s melodramatic storyline coming into full swing. Chief producer Jo Nam-kook expressed his confidence: “Our drama has fierce support among female teenage students. Thanks to them, we’re better off than I’d feared and continuing to fight. If I could get my wish, I’d like to raise the ratings to about 13%, but in order to achieve that, we’ll need the support of thirtysomething women viewers, too. With the recent introduction of the melodramatic line, I don’t think that’s an unreasonable wish.”

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[news] “You’re Beautiful”… Jang Geun Suk’s reputation, “Jang Geun Suk is a jewel”

SBS Drama Series “You’re Beautiful” (directed by Hong Sung Chang, written by Hong Jung Eun and Hong Mi Ran; shortened to “Beautiful”) the leader of the pop group A.N.Jell, the cold but handsome Hwang Tae-Kyung, played by Jang Geun Suk received praise for his acting in this role.

His latest movie “Itaewon Murder Case” which contains an intense murder, he played the role of “Pearson”. In “Beautiful”, Jang Geun Suk’s genius composing skills and piano playing skills seem perfect, but the mysterious birth, night blindness, sleepwalking, pollen and shellfish allergies, etc. don’t match, and he’s a very charismatic and comical character, which “Hwang Tae-Kyung”, like most starring roles are.

And once again in “Beautiful”, Jang Geun Suk’s is reinforcing his acting position, like in previous movies and dramas.

“Beautiful” message boards say that ” ‘Beautitul’ is the best work of Jang Geun Suk’s acting career so far, and he’s only just started. I want to raise that until the meantime I though that great lines made a great actor, although the ‘handsome’ looks of Jang Geun Suk was another attraction. The ‘handsome’ Jang Geun Suk is a jewel. I can not imagine the acting of such a character as Hwang Tae-Kyung by anyone other than Jang Geun Suk. The role of Hwang Tae-Kyung is a role that can played by Jang Geun Suk only. Jang Geun Suk performs like a prince, 100%.” Because of this, viewer opinions of Jang Geun Suk’s reputation as an actor has increased.

The “Beautiful” Director of Photography praised Jang Geun Suk, saying, “Jang Geun Suk’s acting as the main singer, due to his very stable and very good voice and analysis of the character make for excellent acting. In addition, his knowledge of rhythm and intonation, as well as his ability to animate his face, eyes, and emotions, he’s always trying new things, learning and evolving.”

6 days ago, Jang Geun Suk attended the Daejong 46th International Film Festival Awards for the film “Itaewon Murder Case” and was nominated for Best Supporting Actor for his role. On his last few minutes on the set (of the awards), he met with fans, who praised him of his great work.

Jang Geun Suk’s “Beautiful” featuring Park Shin Hye, Lee Hong Ki, Jung Yong Hwa, and UEE; Episode 11 will be broadcast on Wednesday November 11th at 9:55 p.m. on SBS.

Original Source: Arts News
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[news]Jung Yong Hwa’s Mnet short interview

He’s one of the hottest and popular man right now. He’s also one of my favorite artist. Check out his live interview with Mnet.

Reporter: Felt your popularity recently?
Jung Yong Hwa: I was recognized by the students when I was in a restaurant. The elder people do not know me. But many students recognize me.

Reporter: In real life, is there any difference between Jung Yong Hwa and Kang Shin Woo?
Jung Yong Hwa: Kang Shin Woo is a very mature and careful man. In fact, in real life, I’m usually a naughty guy and fond of making jokes.

Reporter: How do you look at your nickname given by your fans?
Jung Yong Hwa: Shin Woo is a very good role in the drama. So people called me “Towel Guy”. I am fine with it. (Nickname was given as he covered Go Mi Nam with a towel in the man shower room)

Reporter: What do you like most about yourself?
Jung Yong Hwa: I’m not a double eyelid person but my eyes are relatively big, so I like and have confident in my eyes. (Having a embarrassed smile after saying that)

Reporter: What kind of role do you like to act in future?
Jung Yong Hwa: If there is a chance, I like to act as a bad guy role. (After finishing say that, he pulled up his collar and give a very bad expression. However still there is still room for improvement. ^^ He laughed out immediately and said sorry)

In the end of the interview, Jung Yong Hwa show his talent by giving a rap. This rap can be hear in the soundtrack. ^^

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SHINee headed to the Philippines

According to PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal), popular boy group SHINee along with rap duo Mighty Mouth will be heading to the Philippines on November 27th to perform a free K-pop concert for the fans. From the article:

"For Pinoy K-pop fans, November is the season to be jolly. To cap the year-long celebration of 60 years of diplomatic relations between Korea and the Philippines, the Korean Embassy will hold on November 19-27 the Korean Cultural Festival, which will let Filipinos have a taste of Korean food, dance, music, theater, and arts.

But the most-awaited event in the week-long festival is the free K-pop concert scheduled on November 27. It will feature popular Korean front acts like boyband Shinee, jazz band Winterplay, and energetic rap duo Mighty Mouth. In an email message to PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal), Blaise Regacho, Executive Assistant on Economic & Cultural Affairs for the Korean Embassy, said the concert was borne out of several petitions by avid K-pop fans in the country, to bring Korean stars to the Philippines. Shinee was the first group they were able to get, she added." - PEP

Good news for the K-pop fans in the Philippines. Hopefully SHINee's Onew is fully recovered from swine flu before he heads to the country. Boys Over Flowers star Kim Bum recently visited the Philippines to film a CF with Maja Salvador. Thanks to nins for the tip and remember to visit the SFI Forums.

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Yeah..it's definitely a great thing but it's in Mandaluyong City!
Gosh! I want them to visit here in Cebu!!
grrrrr!!...My dear Key! Please come here!!
SHINee come here!!!
Why is it always in Manila????

Well, I'm just uberly happy that FT Triple went here in Cebu...
They even went and toured Ayala Center Cebu.
Why was I not there!?
I hope SHINee will come in Cebu.

[MV] 2PM - Hearbeat

ooo....
This is great except for one thing..er...I mean person...
Jaeboem's not here...
gosh! I want him to be present!!

anyway, here's the MV


The puppet dance would be great!
They are 1:59 PM
because Jaebeom's not here.

[MV] Rainboe Gossip Girl release!

Here's the new MV of DSP Entertainment's new girl group

Will they be the next FiNkL??
Well, here's the MV.

Jang Geun Suk leaves message on 'You're Beautiful' homepage

Jang Geun Suk leaves message on 'You're Beautiful' homepage
[태경♡] 황태경입니다! 2009.10.29 10:47:11

Hello viewers of ‘You’re Beautiful’. This is Jang Geun Suk, currently taking on the role of Hwang Taekyung in ‘You’re Beautiful’. I actually planned to write something here before the series began but because of filming and my tight schedule…

I was really late this time ^^

It has already been a month since ‘You’re Beautiful’ started airing. We don’t have many finished scenes; we just shoot right before the episode goes on air. Therefore, both the actors and the staff are feeling the strain. Maybe it’s because we’ve got great teamwork on the set of’ You’re Beautiful’ or maybe it’s cause of the young actors, but this has to the most fun and enjoyable drama I’ve ever filmed.
I suppose most of you know this but we finally hit the 2 figure mark last week (for viewership ratings). Although there might be people who doubt that we could do well since we’re a group of really young actors, or people who might be more interested in other dramas that are currently airing, there are now more people who will go ‘Ah~’ when the drama’s title is mentioned and more people who remember this drama. We might not have the resources and support to make this drama a magnificent one, but through our passion and great teamwork, we, the actors and the staffs are working hard to show everyone that this is a good drama. And the lovely words and interest that everyone has shown us has been a great source of strength to us.

(I always check our search rankings on various portal sites ^^)

Truthfully, as the leader of AN Jell, I feel sorry to my dongsaengs. We wanted to show this drama to more people but the viewership ratings were lower than we expected. I started to wonder if it was because I didn’t manage to bring across the Hwang Taekyung character well or if it’s because of Jang Geun Suk that people cannot accept this drama….many such thoughts crossed my mind..

(Cause I’m an A blood type, you know) (T/N: Type As are known to be perfectionists)

But I don’t think that way now. I won’t dwell on just viewership ratings. Looking at the other younger actors striving so hard to embrace their characters makes me realize that I should be the one learning from them. I’ve thought of giving up because it was too tough. I didn’t expect it to be so satisfying leading this group of inexperienced young actors holding their scripts, joking on set and researching how to express a particular scene. ^^

This week’s episodes will be the half point mark for this drama. Recently, not just me but also all my co-workers have just been shooting continuously.

We’ll do our best all the way to the very end. Till then, please give us your love and opinions ^^

Jang Geun Suk as…..Taekyung preparing to shoot the 19th scene of episode 8 at SBS Ilsan Tanhyun G-Studio

translated by: Sparkskey @ LJ

WTH!??
You're Beautiful is so so great!
I mean, this is the best KDrama out of all the dramas that Ive seen!
My all-time favorite, Full House is not my fav now...
It's second best to You're Beautiful for me now!

Gosh!...I don't know why IRIS gets all the 30% of the rating...
Guess many people watches it.
But anyway...these two dramas have different genres,
so we can't make a direct conclusion of what's best.

Yoo Seung Ho makes a surprise cameo in You’re Beautiful

Young actor Yoo Seung Ho made a surprise cameo appearance in the SBS drama You're Beautiful.

On today's episode, the character Go Mi Nam played by Park Shin Hye ran into a convenience store to get Hwang Tae Kyung played by Jang Geun Suk some water. As she ran in and out of the store, Yoo Seung Ho appeared as a customer in the store. It seems like he stopped by on set and they decided to put him in for a minute.

When Park Shin Hye's character pushed Yoo Seung Ho to run out the store, Yoo Seung Ho acted annoyed and said, "What the heck?" He seemed to be hiding in a red and black hoodie and because of the short length of the appearance, you could tell it was just a treat for the viewers.

Want more of Yoo Seung Ho? Well you can see plenty more of him on MBC's Queen Seon Duk.

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SHINee’s Jonghyun diagnosed with swine flu

Following SS501's Kim Hyun Joong, K.Will and 2AM's Jo Kwon, SHINee member Jonghyun has now been diagnosed with swine flu!

On the night of November 2nd, Jonghyun had symptoms of a cold so he visited the hospital to get a check up. For precautionary measures he was given Tamiflu, but on November 3rd (today), he was declared positive with swine flu.

Jonghyun is currently staying at home and resting.

Due to his health, Jonghyun will stop his activities with SHINee. SME has stated that for the time being, SHINee will promote Ring Ding Dong as a 4 member group.

We wish Jonghyun a speedy recovery.